Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Jobs

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

A UNESCO World Heritage Site Insorbed in 2013 Vacancy

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Chief of Operations Officer Jobs in Kenya

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Lewa), based in Isiolo Kenya, is an organization that works as a catalyst and a model for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. We are looking for a high calibre, self-driven and dedicated chief operations officer with a commitment to excellence, reporting to the chief executive officer, this position is responsible for the day to day execution of the Lew strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and monitoring program teams- conservation, security, community livelihood development, education, works and logistics; operating within Lewa and externally with partners in the conservation development landscape

Leadership and oversight of respective annual program plans, budgets and reporting, internally and externally to technical and donor partners

Leadership and management of conservancy monitoring and evaluation process

Coordination and development of working relationships with partner organizations to support Lewa’s work both within the conservancy and external across the greater conservation and development landscape

Drive strategic and operational engagement with primary partner Northern range lands trust

Oversight of Lewa’s operational assets- aircraft and communications systems; and

Leadership and engagement with donors across the conservancy’s diverse program commitments

The person

Should be a holder of a master’s degree in business management or related field

We are looking for a special blend of deep practical field operational experience combined with

diverse technical capacity, in line with Lewa’s conservation and community development centric strategies

15 years’ experience in practical, relevant operations management, 7 of which must be in a senior leadership role

Proven organizational leadership skills in managing people, programs and assets

Demonstrated knowledge f working environment involving government, communities, private sectors and international donor entities

A personal style which inspires trust, team work, professionalism, cooperation and passion for Lewa’s mission; and

Excellent writing and communications skills and ability to develop effective relationships Fluent spoken Swahili is essential

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining the dynamic, committed team, please send your resume and application letter to the address below indicating your current gross pay and salary expectations for this position.

Provide your day time telephone contact and contacts of three referees by March 24, 2017.

The Human Resource Manager
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Private bag,
Isiolo Kenya

OR

Email: hr@lewa.org

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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